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Old 05-28-2012 | 01:33 PM
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Question looking for a 600?

Looking mostly at 01-05 f4i and the 03rr ,03R6 and 01-03 gixer but the cbr is filling more rolls like comfort and reliability so given the bikes what's y,alls thoughts it will be used as a commuter bike mostly.
 
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Old 05-28-2012 | 01:36 PM
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Commuter bike = F4i.
I have heard the 04-06 seat is the most comfortable and all F4i's have the best seating for a commuter.

Coming from a guy that puts on about 800km/week.
 

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Old 05-28-2012 | 01:47 PM
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Do they have a problem with cam chains tensioners?
 
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Old 05-28-2012 | 02:58 PM
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Do they have a problem with cam chains tensioners?
Yeah, but thats only a $50 part every 20,000-30,000kms or so....

Not matter what bike you buy there will be some sort of flaw.
 
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Old 05-29-2012 | 05:09 AM
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are the CCT the same on all f4i,s 01-06?
 
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Old 05-29-2012 | 07:39 AM
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are the CCT the same on all f4i,s 01-06?
Yup, You can replace it with an APE Manual tensioner as well and then if it makes the noise you can just tighten it and be on your way.
 
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Old 05-29-2012 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by getLOW
are the CCT the same on all f4i,s 01-06?
Yes and no. They "upgraded" the design throughout the years since they knew they had a problem. But one from an '01 fits an '06 and vice-versa.
 
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Old 05-29-2012 | 11:07 PM
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What's the main difference between 01-03 & 04-06 cbrf4i
 
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Old 05-29-2012 | 11:18 PM
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The seat and tail sections. 01-03 has dual seat, which is horribly uncomfortable but generally considered to be better looking. 04-06 has single seat, which is much better for commuting or long rides.
 
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Old 05-30-2012 | 05:13 AM
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So engine wise there about the same?
 



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